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Greek PM still short of votes in second round of presidential poll

Wed, Dec 24, 2014 - 5:50 AM

Prime Minister Samaras needs another 12 votes for his presidential candidate by next week to avert a snap general election.

PHOTO: REUTERS

Athens

GREEK Prime Minister Antonis Samaras failed to capture the support needed to elect a new president in a second round of voting on Tuesday and now needs another 12 votes in the final round next week to avert a snap general election.